Patrick J. Donahoe Explained

Patrick J. Donahoe
Birth Place:Edison, New Jersey
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:1989–2023
Rank:Major General
Commands:United States Army Maneuver Center of Excellence/Fort Benning
4th Cavalry Brigade
1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 4th Infantry Division
Battles:War in Afghanistan
Awards:Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal
Alma Mater:Villanova University (BA)
United States Naval War College
Harvard Kennedy School (MSS)[1]
Spouse:Theresa Donahoe[2] [3]
Children:3

Patrick J. Donahoe is a retired United States Army major general who last served as the Commanding General of the United States Army Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning from July 17, 2020 to July 14, 2022. As the MCoE commander, Donahoe was responsible for the command and administration of the Army's branch specialty academies. He previously served as deputy commanding general for operations of the Eighth United States Army. Donahoe initiated his retirement upon an investigation into alleged misconduct focused on his social media use. Donahoe had publicly disagreed with Fox News host Tucker Carlson who had said that the DOD was "feminizing" the military through uniform policy changes for women.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Col. Patrick J. Donahoe. https://web.archive.org/web/20160604092705/http://www.benning.army.mil/Leaders/. 2021-06-02. 2016-06-04.
  2. Web site: Congratulations Major General Patrick J. Donahoe '85! - News - Falcon Alumni Network.
  3. Web site: Club of Greater Philadelphia VIRTUAL VAULT SPEAKER SERIES - Featuring Major General Patrick J. Donahoe '89 CLASS. 2021-06-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20210602214252/https://vuevents.villanova.edu/ehome/544537/1057622/. 2021-06-02.
  4. News: Winkie . Davis . September 19, 2022 . Ex-Fort Benning commander's retirement halted over tweets . October 5, 2022 . Army Times.